ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating the Dynamics of Human-Technology Interaction
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Design:
The journal publishes research that explores innovative designs for interfaces and interactions, focusing on enhancing user experience and usability across various contexts. - User Experience and Usability Studies:
A significant emphasis is placed on empirical studies that assess user satisfaction, usability, and engagement, providing insights into how users interact with technology. - Social and Cultural Impacts of Technology:
Research often investigates the societal implications of technology use, including issues of privacy, accessibility, and the impact of digital tools on marginalized communities. - Cognitive and Behavioral Aspects of Interaction:
The journal includes studies that examine the cognitive processes involved in human-computer interaction, including attention, memory, and decision-making. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
TOCHI encourages interdisciplinary research that incorporates perspectives from psychology, design, computer science, and social sciences to understand and improve human-computer interaction. - Emerging Technologies in HCI:
The journal explores the implications of emerging technologies such as AI, VR/AR, and IoT on user interaction, focusing on novel applications and design challenges.
Trending and Emerging
- AI and Human-AI Collaboration:
Research exploring the integration of AI in user interactions, including how AI can support human decision-making and creativity, is increasingly prevalent as AI technologies become more sophisticated. - Mental Health and Wellbeing Technologies:
A growing number of studies focus on how technology can support mental health, including digital interventions and tools for emotional regulation and stress management. - Inclusivity and Accessibility in Design:
There is a heightened focus on designing technology that is inclusive and accessible for diverse populations, including those with disabilities and marginalized communities. - Ethics and Trust in Technology:
Emerging themes around the ethical implications of technology use, particularly concerning data privacy, algorithmic bias, and user trust, are becoming central to HCI discussions. - Social Computing and Community Engagement:
Research increasingly addresses the role of technology in facilitating social interactions, community building, and collaborative work, reflecting a shift towards understanding technology's social dimensions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Usability Testing Methods:
While usability testing remains important, there is a noticeable shift away from conventional methods towards more innovative and participatory approaches, such as co-design and participatory design. - Focus on Physical Interaction with Technology:
Research centered solely on physical interaction techniques, such as gesture-based controls, is becoming less frequent as the journal broadens its scope to include emotional and cognitive engagement with technology. - Single-User Interaction Studies:
There is a declining focus on studies that only consider single-user interactions, as more research emphasizes collaborative and social interactions in digital environments. - Static Interface Design:
The emphasis on static or traditional interface designs is waning in favor of adaptive, context-aware, and dynamic interfaces that respond to user needs and environments.
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